Question

the length of a banquet table is 3 feet longer than 5 times it's width. if the perimeter is 54 feet. What are the dimensions of the table?

Answer 1

First set up the equations for the length:

5x + 3

Now, lets find the perimeter:

5x + 3 +5x + 3 + x + x = 54
12x + 6 = 54
12x = 48
x = 4

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